AS Watson Marks 185th Anniversary Milestone

AS Watson celebrates 185 years of growth, resilience and purpose

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, announces the kick-off of its 185th anniversary today, celebrating nearly two centuries of growth, resilience and reinvention. Founded in Hong Kong in 1841 as a single store, AS Watson has grown into a global retail powerhouse operating…

AS Watson Marks 185th Anniversary Milestone

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 January 2026 - AS Watson, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, announces the kick-off of its 185th anniversary today, celebrating nearly two centuries of growth, resilience and reinvention. Founded in Hong Kong in 1841 as a single store, AS Watson has grown into a global retail powerhouse operating over 17,000 stores across 31 markets in Asia and Europe, serving millions of cu…

AS Watson Celebrates 185 Years of Growth, Resilience and Purpose - European Business & Finance Magazine

From a single store in Hong Kong to a global leader with 17,000 stores across 31 markets, AS Watson looks ahead by staying true to what matters most HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 January 2026 – AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, announces the kick-off of its 185th anniversary today, celebrating nearly two centuries of growth, resilience and reinvention. AS Watson Group CEO Dr Malina Ngai stan…